Jim Hansen Park — Attraction in South Elgin

One of our favorite ! You're actually able to rent this through the south elgin park district for a daily fee. Perfect for parties, playdate or just to visit with your child(ren). You can bring your Basketball, volleyball, bags (cement ramps), and baseball etc to play in the courts. The playground is turf and the gazebo has electricity for parties and lots of garbage cans around to help keep area clean. I've gone different times and was never over crowded. It was also always clean. They have 3 different swings to suit all needs and ages. Only downfall is there is a porta-potty, no bathrooms.

I highly...

Omg they are bathroom Nazis here! If you are under 16 don't bother trying to use the bathroom because the staff require a drivers license to get the key (see photo). They wouldn't let the players use it without a license. They had to pause the game since a coach had to bring his license since his daughter had to go. Its too bad because otherwise the field is great and the staff are nice except for that rule. I think they should get porta potties if they don't want to have freely...

Large neighborhood park with open space for a wide variety of activities. Not many large trees for shade, but a few clusters for a break from the sun.

Playground has plenty of play equipment for elementary-age kids.

Shelter has several picnic tables, as well as 3 overhead lights and one electrical outlet pair. Also a drinking fountain.

Porta-potties only; did not see any restrooms otherwise.

Parking area on the north end near the shelter, as well as parking slots on...